Annual Conference for Senior Patent Administrators

16th Annual Conference Overview

This annual ‘must attend’ event is designed exclusively for you and your colleagues, not for attorneys. It is an ideal opportunity to learn from speakers who come directly from the EPO, WIPO and the USA about the latest developments that affect you as a Senior Patent Administrator. It will help you understand how recent changes at the EPO, WIPO, USPTO and the Unitary Patent Court will impact your role. This event provides plenty of time for questions and round table discussions with the experts, so you can get the answers and solutions you need to help you work more efficiently.

At the end of day one you are invited to a drinks reception where you can network with other delegates, and share your experiences and views on important patent formalities issues

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Why You Should Attend

The programme is designed exclusively for you and your colleagues, not for attorneys

In one event you will hear about:

the latest rule changes from the EPO, WIPO and USPTO

recent developments

projected changes for the next year

latest developments of the UP and UPC

The speakers come directly from the EPO, WIPO, UPC Prepartory Committee and the USA

Who Should Attend

Senior patent administrators

Formalities managers

IPR and legal assistants

Paralegals

Delegates from previous years’ conferences

Everyone who wants to hear the latest updates, and to exchange views on important patent formalities matters

Programme - Day One

A review of the changes to the European patent grant procedure which have entered into force since autumn 2016, including:

Provisional opinion accompanying partial search results

New PPH partner offices

Developments with respect to the electronic filing of documents

Both major and minor changes will be covered, with an assessment of their impact on patent administrators’ daily practiceChristina ten Hövel, European Patent Office

10.45 Refreshments

*11.00 European formalities update continued..

Outlook to upcoming changes: Any procedural changes that were decided upon which came into force in late 2016 and those expected to enter into force in the course of 2017 will be presented. Depending on the status of developments, this may comprise the following topics:

Revised arrangements for deposit accounts (ADA)

Any updates to the procedure on requesting the registration of the unitary effect of a European patentChristina ten Hövel

12.00 European formalities round table

An opportunity to share your experiences with the EPO and to discuss approaches and solutions for dealing with the systemCatherine Van Houten and Christina ten Hövel

Provider: Management Forum

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